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Manufacturing · Rogersville, TN

HDK Industries INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), HDK Industries INC ranks #36,631 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$9,500
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#36,631
of 99,447 penalized employers

HDK Industries INC in Rogersville, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected HDK Industries INC 3 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,631 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Shanker Industries in Deer Park, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,500 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#36,631
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How HDK Industries INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows HDK Industries INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$9,500 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is HDK Industries INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.410.018.527.035.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAUTOMATED CONVEYOR S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LY BROTHERS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DAIRY FARMERS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ALUMAX, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26PARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PALLET SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MATTHEWS MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17TFC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15COOK SAN FRANCISCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DEARBORN BORTEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20COLLIER METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SEASONAL DESIGNS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12KRAFT HEINZ FOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONTEMPORARY GLASS T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7J & M PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17COASTAL SUNBELT ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34D & S MACHINE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11THOMAS COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AXIOM ENGINEERING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GEAR HEADQUARTERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HDK Industries INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
HDK Industries INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

HDK Industries INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, HDK Industries INC ranks #16,368 at $9,500 current penalty.

How HDK Industries INC Compares

HDK Industries INC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-01-21

Last Inspection

2024-02-06

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,167 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$9,500

Current Penalty Amount

$9,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How HDK Industries INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric HDK Industries INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $9,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,167 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for HDK Industries INC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,500 here).

Barron County Cheese, LLC. $9,500 WI Panel Solutions, INC. $9,500 PA Alpha Packaging Corporation INC. $9,500 PA Ideal Industries, INC. $9,500 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Automated Conveyor Systems INC. 3 insp. Lynchburg, VA LY Brothers Corporation 3 insp. Hayward, CA Dairy Farmers of America INC 3 insp. Middlebury Center, PA Alumax, INC. 3 insp. Ponce, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Abqc Corporation
Milwaukee, WI
2 inspections $9,500
Specialty Yarn & Converting, INC.
Porterdale, GA
2 inspections $9,500
N.S. Flexibles, LLC
Greensboro, NC
3 inspections $9,500
Shanker Industries
Deer Park, NY
2 inspections $9,500
Tenneco INC.
Paragould, AR
2 inspections $9,500

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HDK Industries INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, HDK Industries INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does HDK Industries INC have? ▼
HDK Industries INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,500.
How many OSHA inspections has HDK Industries INC had? ▼
HDK Industries INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-21 and the most recent on 2024-02-06. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for HDK Industries INC? ▼
HDK Industries INC has been assessed $9,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does HDK Industries INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. HDK Industries INC has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does HDK Industries INC operate in? ▼
HDK Industries INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 313230). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does HDK Industries INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, HDK Industries INC ranks #36,631 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does HDK Industries INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
HDK Industries INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,500 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Shanker Industries in Deer Park, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,500 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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